In Clewiston, there are still a lot of traffic lights out and many businesses closed. The area was part of a mandatory evacuation and now is trying to return to normal.
Lake Okeechobee is in good shape after Hurricane Irma. The current level is at 14.3 feet. Before Hurricane Irma, Senator Bill Nelson said the lake could get to about 16.5 feet before there would be an issue.
The Army Corps of Engineers also inspected the Herbert Hoover Dike and found no major issues there.
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TROPICAL STORM WATCH: An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.
TROPICAL STORM WARNING: An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.
HURRICANE WATCH: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.
HURRICANE WARNING: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.
